Is LaDainian Tomlinson #103 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #103 sells for $99.99 against $4.22 raw: a $95.77 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.22
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $23.24
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $99.99 | +$70.77 | +$45.77 | −$54.23 |
| PSA 9 | $23.24 | −$5.98 | −$30.98 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.04 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.22 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $42.43 | −$11.79 |
| 50% | $61.61 | +$7.39 |
| 75% | $80.80 | +$26.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.12 | −$74.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading LaDainian Tomlinson #103 — FAQ
Is LaDainian Tomlinson #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #103 sells for $99.99 against $4.22 raw: a $95.77 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #103 (Football Cards 2001 Topps Gallery) sells for about $99.99 versus $4.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaDainian Tomlinson #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaDainian Tomlinson #103 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading LaDainian Tomlinson #103 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LaDainian Tomlinson #103 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.24).
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